Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 7:32 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 1:37 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Nov 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:434.45:534.611:540.57:265:52Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:324.86:464.812:220.112:460.17:275:51Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:185.37:354.91:07-0.21:37-0.27:285:50New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:045.68:234.91:52-0.42:29-0.47:295:49New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:505.89:124.92:40-0.43:21-0.57:305:48New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:385.810:044.73:28-0.44:13-0.57:315:47Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:305.610:014.53:17-0.34:04-0.46:334:46Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:275.411:034.34:07-0.14:57-0.26:344:45Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:295.15:010.25:550.16:354:44Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:084.112:324.86:030.57:000.36:364:43First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:114.11:324.67:150.88:070.46:374:42First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:114.12:304.48:280.89:080.36:384:41First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:104.13:294.39:330.710:010.36:404:40Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:084.34:264.210:290.610:470.26:414:39Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:014.45:184.211:180.411:280.16:424:38Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:474.66:044.312:030.36:434:37Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:274.86:454.212:070.112:460.26:444:37Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:034.97:254.212:450.11:280.16:454:36Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:394.98:044.11:230.22:100.16:474:35Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:134.88:423.92:020.32:490.26:484:35Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:464.79:223.82:390.43:280.26:494:34Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:194.510:053.63:150.54:050.46:504:33Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:544.310:513.43:500.74:420.56:514:33Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:354.211:413.44:250.85:230.66:524:32Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:244.15:041.06:100.76:534:32Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:333.412:204.05:551.17:080.76:544:31Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:233.51:164.07:051.18:080.66:554:31Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:133.72:124.08:221.09:050.46:564:31Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:074.03:134.19:290.79:560.16:574:30Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:034.44:174.210:280.310:46-0.16:594:30Waning Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8531712)

Common Questions About Highlands, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Highlands, NJ today?

Slack tide in Highlands, NJ is approximately 4:34 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Highlands, NJ?

Highlands, NJ is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Highlands, NJ tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Highlands, NJ?

Tide predictions for Highlands, NJ come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Highlands, NJ?

Tide data for Highlands, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8531712. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8531712.

What is the moon phase in Highlands, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Highlands, NJ is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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